Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Watson Lake |
| SKU | DE5766 |
| Hex | #74AEBA |
| RGB | 116, 174, 186 |
| HSL | 190°, 34%, 59% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Dunn-Edwards Watson Lake
Watson Lake sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Watson Lake is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
9 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Watson Lake within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #74AEBA in HSL space. Pair Watson Lake with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Watson Lake Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Watson Lake from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5766 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Watson Lake
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Watson Lake is Open Seas (SW 6500) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Open Seas swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Watson Lake
Behr's nearest match is Cool Dusk (550F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Watson Lake without repainting risk. See the full Cool Dusk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Watson Lake
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Watson Lake is Bayville Blue (747). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Bayville Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Bayville Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Watson Lake
At Valspar, the closest color to Watson Lake is Sea Serenade (5002-8A) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37.1 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Serenade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Watson Lake
Glidden's nearest match is Sailing Sea Blue (30BG 38/199), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Watson Lake without repainting risk. See the full Sailing Sea Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Watson Lake
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Watson Lake is North Haven (334-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full North Haven swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Watson Lake
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Watson Lake is Open Seas (HGSW 2354) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Open Seas swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Watson Lake
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Watson Lake is Virginia Morn (BD23) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Virginia Morn swatch →